Do You Need Counseling?: Episode 781

How therapy can improve your life, plus Debbie Laaser on trauma recovery, and hope for a strained sibling relationship.

Featured musical artist: About a Mile

Roundtable: When to Look for a Counselor

Counseling isn’t just for people in crisis. All of us need a personal growth tune-up from time to time, and occasionally the best wisdom might come from a good Christian counselor. How can you know when it might be a good season to get help? And what should you look for in finding a counselor who’s a good fit? Our panel of three experienced counselors will share tips for making counseling work for you.

Counseling Service

Find a Counselor

Culture: Healing From Trauma

Whether it’s a breakup, losing a loved one, or feeling the sting of betrayal, your heart can take years to recover from a traumatic season or experience. Professional counselor Debbie Laaser has walked through several heart-wrenching events but learned how instead of staying stuck, God wanted to transform her through them. She’ll tell some of her story and give hope for healing beyond the darkness.

From Trauma to Transformation: A Path to Healing and Growth

Inbox: Sibling Bullying

Diagnosed with schizophrenia, she’s experienced a spectrum of relational challenges, including bullying. Even her brother is making light of her condition, and it’s put a strain on their relationship. Is it time for a difficult conversation? Counselor Joannie DeBrito weighs in.